The California wild fires has caused an incredible amount of damage over the course of the last week with the death toll now rising to 40.

A video was shared on social media captured from a police chopper in which we can see the magnitude of these fires, it almost seems like footage straight from an action film. It is hard to believe that this is real life.

Take a look:

Our thoughts and prayer are with all of the folks affected by these fires.

Dorian ValenzuelaDorian Valenzuela is the Digital Content Producer of CBS Radio Houston. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and raised in Texas, Dorian brings aspects of both...More fromDorian Valenzuela